Vata

Most Important Principles

Favour

Avoid

Favouring Foods

General

Grains

Legumes

Vegetables

Dairy

Sweeteners
Oils

Nuts and Seeds

Spices
Fruits

Avoidable Foods

General

Grains
Legumes

Vegetables

Dairy
Sweeteners
Oils
Nuts and Seeds

Spices

Fruits

Non-vegetarian
Pitta Kapha

Juicy, cooling foods with a high water content

Hot spices (chillies, cayenne, Jalapeno peppers, etc.), Alcohol,

Vinegar, Fried Foods, Tomatoes, Yogurt and Cheese

Cool to lukewarm drinks according to preference. Favour sweet,

bitter and astringent tastes.
Wheat, White Rice (Basmati, Jasmine, Texmati, etc.), Barley, Oats,
Qunioa, Kamut, Amaranth, Couscous.
Mung beans, Small Kidney Beans, Non-fermented Soy bean
products (Tofu is OK, but avoid Tempeh). All other are OK in
moderation.

Asparagus, Artichokes, Yellow squash, Zucchini, Okra, Cauliflower,

Broccoli, Cabbage, Green beans, Celery, Potato, Sweet Potato,
Peas, Bell Peppers, Tender Eggplant, Cilantro, Sprouts, Lettuce,
Chard, Brussel sprouts, Parsley, Cucumber, Kale, Bok Choy, Winter
squash, Sweet corn, all green leafy vegetables except Spinach.

Milk (boiled and served at room temperature to warm), butter,

ghee, sweet lassi, cream, cream Cheese, Panir (homemade cheese
from milk)
Whole, natural sugar cane, Date sugar
Ghee is best. Olive, Subflower, Coconut (in moderation)
Subflower and Pumpkin seeds, Blanched almonds in small
amounts.

Coriander, Cilantro, Cumin, Turmeric, Saffron, Fennel, Cardamom.

You can have ginger root, Cinnamon, Black Papper, Thyme, Basil,
Oregano and Marjoram in smaller amounts.
Sweet grapes, Avocado, Sweet Mango, Coconut, Melons, Kiwi,
Sweet Oranges, Sweet Plums, Papaya, Sweet Pineapple,
Persimmon, Pomegranate, Raisins, Banana.

Pungent (hot, spicy), sour and salty tastes, Vinegar, Acidic foods
and acidic beverages (such as Coffee, Alcohol and Soda)

Corn, Millet, Rye, Buckwheat, Brown rice.

Tomato and tomato sauce, radish, onions, carrots, beets, Spinach,

Seqweed.

Molasses, Brown sugar, Honey.

Almond, Corn, Safflower, Seasame, Canola.
All nuts

Chili peppers, Cayenne, Onion, Garlic, Mustard seeds, Cloves,

Celery seeds, Fenugreek, Catsup, Mustard, Asafetida (Hing)

Grapefruit, Olives, Sour oranges, Peaches, Sour grapes, Sour

pineapple, Berries, Prunes, Lemon, Lime, Cherries.
Seafood, Beef, Lamb, Egg yolk.
 Vata (वायु+आकाश) Pitta (अग्नि+जल) Kapha (पृथ्वी+जल)
Energy The Energy of movement The Energy of Transformation The Energy of Structure and Lubrication
Vata is cold, light, dry and mobile Pitta is hot, oily, smooth and light Kapha is cold, moist, heavy, dense and dull
Elements Air + Ether वायु + आकाश Fire + Water अग्नि + जल Earth + Water पृथ्वी + जल
Seasons Late Autumn (Fall)- Early Winter Late Spring - Summer Late Winter - Early Spring
Wind/ Cold Sun/ Heat Moon/ Rain/ Wet/ Cold
Small, thin, lightest build, dry hair, crooked or protruding Medium build, Fair/ reddish skin, Fine straight hair, Large build, strong, oily pale skin, thick hair, dislikes damp
teeth, Dislikes cold weather. Dislikes hot weather. cold weather.

Imagination, Energetic, Restless, Adaptable, Tranquility, Intelligent, Perceptive, Concentration, Memory,

Calm, Loving, Nurturing, Reeflection, Patient, Stable,
Balanced Mind Healing Energy, Good Communication, Positive Spirit, Discrimination, Warm andf friendly, Courageous, Good
Devoted, Loyal, Compassion, Peaceful and Forgiving
Creative, Spiritual leader, Enlightened

Tall or very short, Thin, small eyes, dull/ dusky skin, good Good metabolism, Digestion and Circulation, toned Large and well-developed, usually short, can be tall/ large,
Balanced Body circulation and nerve impulses, Flexibility, Blood flow, Fast muscles, Ruddy lusterous, medium height, Eyes, Blood, moderate circulation, col damp skin, Builds, Strengthens,
in actions, Emotions Skin, Brain, Heart. Nourishes, Protects, Fat, Fluids, Reproduction.

Fearful, Indecisive, Agitated, Secretive, Anxious, Willful, Aggressive, Anger, Hot tempered, Hatred, Vain,
Greed, Envy, Holds grudges, Controlling, Insecure,
Imbalanced Mind Unreliable, Anxious, Worrly, Hyperactive, Stress, Poor Controlling, Manipulating, Jealousy, Vindicative, Proud, Materialistic, Lethargic, Apathetic, Insensitive, Attachment
Memory. Reckless, Criminal

(Problems of Air): Pneumonia, Hyperactivity, Dry skin and (Problems of Fire): Fevers, Acid reflux, Heartburn, Skin (Problems of water): Mucus and Congestion, Obesity,
Imbalanced Body hair, Muscle spasms, Constipation, PMS, Gas, Anemia, erruptions i.e. Acne, Hypertension, Nausea, Migraine Lethargy, Allergies and Sinus problems.
Arthritis. headaches, Endometriosis.

Meals at 7 am, noon, 4 pm and 6 pm.

Naps 2-4 pm. Meals at 7 am, noon, 3 pm and 6 pm. Meals at 8 am, 1 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm
Keeping warm. Daily meditation after 6 pm Early sleep, early rising,
Feed your Dosha - Maintaining calm. Avoiding heat, Oil, Salt and exercise during cool part of Exercise.
Avoid raw, cold foods. day. Avoid heavy oily foods, dairy and iced drinks.
Regular routine.